John Leahy (footballer)
# John Leahy (footballer)

John Patrick Leahy (7 March 1941 – 23 November 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played two games for Melbourne during the 1961 season of the Victorian Football League (VFL).

## Early life

John Leahy was born in Geelong, Victoria to Alfred Ernest Leahy and Kathleen Leahy (née Gehrig) on 7 March 1941. He was one of four brothers, two of which also played for Melbourne during the 1960s – Brian played in the 1960 Melbourne Premiership team while Terry won Melbourne's best and fairest in 1966.

## Football career

Leahy joined his brother Brian at Melbourne in 1961, wearing the number 30 guernsey. He played two games – The Round 12 draw with Fitzroy and the Round 13 loss to Hawthorn.

## Later life

At age 21 John married Nancy Faye Arthur and later had two children – Philip and Rodney.

John Leahy died in North Melbourne on 22 November 1981. He was cremated three days later.

